Track and field sports, athletics

The story of global sport is the story of expansion from local development to globalized industry, from recreational to marketized activity.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2025 SPORTS PERFORMANCE BOOK OF THE YEAR'A fascinating and multilayered exploration of what it means to endure'Alex Hutchinson, author of Endure'Engaging.

Shortlisted for the 2014 William Hill Sports Book of the Year AwardNational Geographic Adventurer of the Year 2014 "e;The most dominating endurance athlete of his generation.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2022'Anyone wanting an example of never being beaten should look at the incredible Francis Benali.

'A captivating and detailed account .

Renowned marathon expert and leading sports scientist Professor John Brewer reveals why many of the concepts surrounding marathon training and running are wrong - and suggests how the latest sports science research transforms the way marathons should be approached.

Get ready to run the race of your life Marathons in the U.

Are you a triathlete, runner, cyclist, swimmer, cross-country skier, or other athlete seeking greater endurance?

Over 35 and want to win your age group and run injury-free for the next 50 years or even longer?

Track and Field Writers of Americas 2018 Book of the Year!

Triathlon Training Fundamentals caters directly to the beginner.

Sport has played a central role in modern Ireland's history.

Perfect for fans and scholars alike, this Companion explores cricket''s origins, global reach, iconic personalities and enduring popularity.

This easy-to-use, practical guide helps runners safely build strength and endurance, get motivated and set realistic goals, choose the proper footwear and clothing, eat right, and avoid injury.

Trail Running helps advise runners how to make the transition from road running to off road running, whether your intention is purely for fun or to take part in specialist off road events.

A Simon & Schuster eBook.

The handbook that every runner needs on their shelf.

This book critically examines the ways in which sports contribute to, or inhibit, social well-being, the directions these changes take and the conditions necessary for sport to have beneficial outcomes.

The main section of the book gives fun runners and ambitious runners alike a knowledgeable introduction, enabling them to draw up a structured training plan for the ultra distances.

The first collected works of Hannah Nicklin: a writer, game designer and performance maker experimenting with socially engaged practices and storytelling in contemporary performance.

'This book is AMAZING!

Ihre körperliche Fitness ist die Grundlage Ihrer Laufform.

The former Olympic runner and high-end escort reveals her battle with mental illness, and how mania affected her professional and personal lives.

Athletics Challenges is a practical resource file designed to ensure that all students have a positive learning experience in track and field athletics.

Mara Yamauchi is a two-time Olympian, Commonwealth Games bronze medallist, and one of the UK's fastest female marathon runners ever with a personal best of 2:23:12.

In the 1960s, Bruce Kidd was one of Canada's most celebrated athletes.

If you want to experience the real freedom of running in a natural surrounding and if the ever repeating runs in the streets start to bore you, trail running is the right way to improve your running experience.

Triathlons are exploding in popularity across the country.

The longer the distance run, the more women have an edge over their male competitors.

Every triathlete wants to be leaner, faster, and more successful.

Drawing on his extensive experience as a coach and world champion athlete, bestselling author Dan Millman reveals a path to success not only in sports but in any life endeavor that requires training and the integration of the body and mind - from golf and tennis to playing the piano.

On March 31, 1929, seventy-seven men began an epic 3,554-mile footrace across America that pushed their bodies to the breaking point.

The popularity of distance running as a sport, and a recreational activity, is at an all-time high.

This is the first book to critically examine the relationship between running events in local, national and international welfare policy, their marketing and management, and the resulting social impacts.

In this instant and tenacious New York Times bestseller, Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight ';offers a rare and revealing look at the notoriously media-shy man behind the swoosh' (Booklist, starred review), illuminating his company's early days as an intrepid start-up and its evolution into one of the world's most iconic, game-changing, and profitable brands.

More than 100 tempting recipes to fuel your running.

'An accessible, inspiring and comprehensive guide to this amazing sport of ours'Damian Hall, ultra runner and journalistHave you taken part in marathon distance events and find yourself wondering what's next?

Get insider tips on navigating the recruitment process Find the right school, the right program, the right coach, and the most money You're prepared for challenges on the athletic field.

Guidebook to walking or running Britain's three most challenging long-distance mountain rounds: the Bob Graham Round (Lake District), the Paddy Buckley Round (Wales) and the Charlie Ramsay Round (Scotland).

This book examines the relationship between athletics and philosophy in ancient Greece and Rome focused on the connection between athleticism and virtue.

In the fall of 2012, quirky and cat-loving Cleveland librarian Jill Grunenwald got an alarming email from her younger sister: her sister was very concerned with Jills weight and her overall mental and physical health.